Synonyms for dispossess

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dis-puh-zes

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs pəˈzɛs

Définition of dispossess

Origin : late 15c., from Old French despossesser "to dispossess," from des- (see dis-) + possesser (see possess). Related: Dispossessed; dispossessing.

verb deprive

Example sentences :

But she could not dispossess herself of the belief that he was guilty.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

"You, personally, began this dispossess action," said Mr. Stanley.
Extract from : « The Young Treasure Hunter » by Frank V. Webster

They had a fascination for her, and she could not dispossess her mind of the thought that she had seen them before.
Extract from : « Peak's Island » by Ford Paul

If he finds I have the right to continue in the farm, he would not wish to dispossess me.
Extract from : « The Rival Crusoes » by W.H.G. Kingston

Finally, it occurred to me to dispossess the dog and take his place beneath the bush.
Extract from : « The Dawn of Reason » by James Weir

They are the sons of those who have often tried to dispossess you of your lands.
Extract from : « Hendricks the Hunter » by W.H.G. Kingston

Help pick up Pierre's coffin and carry it, when he was about to dispossess Pierre's son?
Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea

So he said, 'And is it known to ye how to dispossess the wearer of his burden?'
Extract from : « The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete » by George Meredith

I could not dispossess her of it, even after uttering the word 'duel' I know not how often.
Extract from : « The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete » by George Meredith

Probably at no period did he aspire after supremacy, or expect to dispossess Cecil.
Extract from : « Sir Walter Ralegh » by William Stebbing

Antonyms for dispossess

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